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The best way to improve shoulder mobility is via addressing the t-spine first. This is why we start with the rib grab this way. Once your optimize the t-spine, then add in the reach to improve GH rom.
barrak
Level 6 Valued Member
Ahhh... I see.
Now that I'm able to do sots presses, I think I'll add the reach and position this stretch before arm bars in my daily mobility routine.
rwleonard
Level 7 Valued Member
Seems to me the LCC&J program should be compatible to alternate with blocks of Q&D. Yes?
I don't really enjoy swings, I do them because they work. I do enjoy snatches and long cycles just for the sake of doing them, so alternating blocks of AGT long cycles with blocks of Q&D snatches would make me very happy.
I was thinking program A until stall or 6 weeks, then 6 weeks of Q&D and repeat.
I don't really enjoy swings, I do them because they work. I do enjoy snatches and long cycles just for the sake of doing them, so alternating blocks of AGT long cycles with blocks of Q&D snatches would make me very happy.
I was thinking program A until stall or 6 weeks, then 6 weeks of Q&D and repeat.
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barrak
Level 6 Valued Member
Well, since Q&D and A+A are recommended as alternate blocks, it makes sense to alternate the program in this product with Q&D as well... once you reach the intermediate targets. I'm using this program to rehab my healing shoulder with light and paused 1-arm push presses (12K).
I think the question would be how important it is for you to progress on the LCCJ program, and if stopping it for a few weeks hinders that progress. Probably best to try and see.
-S-
rwleonard
Level 7 Valued Member
I am thinking more of the mitochondrial stimulation aspect. Pavel writes that Q&D is biased towards MT biogenesis, A+A is biased toward MT respiration, and S&S lies somewhere in between. So, to make my question a bit more specific, is this long cycle program sufficiently biased toward MT respiration to make it a good compliment to Q&D?
Bauer
Level 8 Valued Member
That's a great question, IMO.
Sean M
Level 7 Valued Member
I would say the style of this C&J program - “Strength Aerobics” - is on the “respiration” side, but not as far as A+A (which is a more thorough depletion due to heavier load from more reps, 3-5) due to imposed tempo (rather than by feel). But stopping the session when the talk test fails keeps it on that half of the continuum, while Q&D is intentionally revving the engine (albeit in a more sustainable way, the argument goes).
I suspect it pairs well with Q&D because you are see-sawing between the two halves of the continuum.
Machete
Halfling Monk, Chaotic Neutral
Ah yeah, that as well, though I suspect it also has to do with my rucking. It just took too much time to get from one point to another that I only barely made time hacks when I did. Oh well.
Just a reminder to everyone that this is not a StrongFirst publication, and that @Mikeperry has gone above and beyond in helping us all with these things.
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shano28
Level 3 Valued Member
2 questions after buying the program.
1. In Europe where I live with current lockdowns I can’t see bjj being back until the earliest May. Is it ok to add in another workout a week to progress faster while waiting to get back on the Matt.
2. once you own intermediate and have dialled in the clean and jerk. Would it be ok to add one clean and jerk session a week while staying with swings and getups
cheers shane
ps After a week of using the program I really like it. I found it very easy to know where to start on my current S&S progress
1. In Europe where I live with current lockdowns I can’t see bjj being back until the earliest May. Is it ok to add in another workout a week to progress faster while waiting to get back on the Matt.
2. once you own intermediate and have dialled in the clean and jerk. Would it be ok to add one clean and jerk session a week while staying with swings and getups
cheers shane
ps After a week of using the program I really like it. I found it very easy to know where to start on my current S&S progress
sizzlefuzz
Level 6 Valued Member
I bought the program (BJJ Fanatics is having a President's day sale which is 40% off) -- I gave it a thorough read through and the PDF download mentions is it V3 from the title.
Program looks solid. I still think I have some other stuff I would like to try first prior to using it, but I can definitely see the program being good to use an an "in season" training plan.
Program looks solid. I still think I have some other stuff I would like to try first prior to using it, but I can definitely see the program being good to use an an "in season" training plan.
barrak
Level 6 Valued Member
It must be a silent upgrade then, as I have V2 from two weeks ago. The link BJJ sent me still points to V2.
Would appreciate a pointer on how to get the latest version. When I login to my BJJ account I only see the video link, not the pdf link.
sizzlefuzz
Level 6 Valued Member
I would recommend emailing BJJ Fanatics. They have very active customer service and usually get back to you within 24-48 hours.
knockdownfighter1
Level 5 Valued Member
Very keen to buy this!
Just a question though. it seems like it is very much directed to BJJ (In regards to combat sports). Would this be beneficial to strikers?
Just a question though. it seems like it is very much directed to BJJ (In regards to combat sports). Would this be beneficial to strikers?
Bauer
Level 8 Valued Member
I am not training martial arts. However, from reading this thread and other strongfirst output, I would guess that
a) Yes, and
b) Alternating the LCCJ block every 6 weeks with Quick and the Dead (Q&D, Swings and Pushups) could be a great combination.
See also this for inspiration:
The 37-Second Knockout: Building a Boxer’s Ferocious Comeback | StrongFirst
The creative and research-driven programming by Pavel Tsatsouline and Fabio Zonin that prepared me for a boxing comeback—even while protecting a broken thumb.
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